Law: the expert view + Eddie Gilfoyle | The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/law/series/law-the-expert-view+uk/eddie-gilfoyle
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Eddie Gilfoyle's case demands immediate action | Jon Robinshttps://www.theguardian.com/law/2012/jan/13/eddie-gilfoyle-ccrc-appeal-action
New evidence in this case means the CCRC should refer it to the court of appeal as soon as possible<p>"This was a deliberate act by Merseyside Police to frame me." So said Eddie Gilfoyle on BBC Radio 4's <a href="http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bh/bh_20120108-1105b.mp3">Broadcasting House podcast</a> at the weekend. He was convicted in 1992 of the murder of his wife Paula.</p><p><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jun/04/eddie-gilfoyle">Gilfoyle's case</a> is one of a relatively small number of alleged miscarriages of justice that nag away at the fringes of the national consciousness. Until, that is, something happens. And now there is the appearance of a "locked metal box".</p><p>"Wicked? It is actually evil. It is not just me who has suffered but my whole family. The kids who've grown up going to school knowing that uncle Eddie has been locked up for something that he hasn't done. They have been taunted at school. It's damage that that cant be undone."</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/law/2012/jan/13/eddie-gilfoyle-ccrc-appeal-action">Continue reading...</a>LawUK criminal justiceCrimeCourt of appealEddie GilfoyleCriminal Cases Review CommissionFri, 13 Jan 2012 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/law/2012/jan/13/eddie-gilfoyle-ccrc-appeal-actionPhotograph: Pa/PAEddie Gilfoyle is calling for the CCRC to refer his case to the court of appeal Photograph: PAPhotograph: Pa/PAEddie Gilfoyle is calling for the CCRC to refer his case to the court of appeal Photograph: PAJon Robins2012-01-13T14:21:00Z